SaralnamaChhath Puja ended on with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun in Delhi and across India. The four-day festival began on with 'Nahay Khay'. In Delhi, prayers were held at 1300 ghats, including 17 along the Yamuna River. Mumbai and Thane saw gatherings at 83 locations. The festival was also celebrated in Australia, America, Canada, Britain, Fiji, Suriname, Mauritius, and Trinidad and Tobago. Devotees broke their 36-hour waterless fast after the final 'arghya'. Despite cold weather, women stood in water for prayers. Political leaders like Chirag Paswan participated in the festivities. (Updated 28 Oct 2025, 12:56 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Chhath Puja ended on 28 Oct with devotees offering prayers to the rising sun in Delhi and across India
- The four-day festival began on 25 Oct with 'Nahay Khay'
- In Delhi, prayers were held at 1300 ghats, including 17 along the Yamuna River